Cactus and Pine Songs of the Southwest by Sharlot Mabridth Hall is a collection of poems and songs that reflects the beauty, history, and cultural traditions of the Southwest region of the United States.
Excerpt: "e;The history of the Victoria Cross has been told so often that it is only necessary to say that the Order was created by Queen Victoria on January 29th, 1856, in the year of the peace with Russia, when the new racing Cunard paddle-steamer Persia of three thousand tons was making thirteen knots an hour between England and America, and all the world wondered at the advance of civilization and progress Any officer of the English Army, Navy, Reserve or Volunteer forces, from a duke to a negro, can wear on his left breast the little ugly bronze Maltese cross with the crowned lion atop and the inscription "e;For Valour"e; below, if he has only "e;performed some signal act of valour"e; or devotion to his country "e;in the presence of the enemy.
Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn by Lafcadio Hearn These chapters, for the most part, are reprinted from Lafcadio Hearn's "e;Interpretations of Literature,"e; 1915, from his "e;Life and Literature,"e; 1916, and from his "e;Appreciations of Poetry,"e; 1917.
Among Theodore Roosevelt's many lifetime accomplishments, few capture the imagination as easily as his military service as a "e;Rough Rider"e; during the Spanish-American War.
When celebrity journalist and writer Bhawana Somaaya's therapist once asked her what her biggest fear in life was, she unthinkingly said, 'It's not having a roof over my head.
Dieses eBook: "Erinnerungen einer Überflüssigen" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen.
Winston Churchill's 'The New World (Complete Edition)' is a captivating historical novel that takes the reader on a journey through the exploration and early colonization of the Americas.
'Victor Gregg is the most remarkable spokesman for the war generation' Dan SnowIn Slaughterhouse-Five, Kurt Vonnegut fictionalised his time as a prisoner of war in Dresden in 1945.
In 'Lebensgeschichte Mark Twain's: Biografie' präsentiert der renommierte Autor Mark Twain eine faszinierende und detaillierte Darstellung seines eigenen Lebens.
In 'Seit ich zuerst sie sah' von Karl Gjellerup dreht sich die Handlung um die romantische Beziehung zwischen einem jungen Künstler und einer geheimnisvollen Frau.
Jack London: an American novelist, journalist, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, poet, socialist, an oyster pirate, war correspondent, alcoholic, a rancher.
Stefan Zweigs 'Gesammelte Biographien' bietet eine faszinierende Sammlung von Lebensgeschichten berühmter Persönlichkeiten, darunter Maria Stuart, Marie Antoinette und Casanova.
In 'Lucy Maud Montgomery - The Woman Behind The Books', readers are taken on a fascinating journey exploring the life and novels of the beloved author known for her timeless classic, 'Anne of Green Gables'.
In "e;The Education of Henry Adams"e;, Henry Adams reflects on his personal journey of self-discovery and intellectual growth in the rapidly changing world of the late 19th century.
Heinrich von Kleist: Der Mann und das Werk ist eine umfassende Studie über das Leben und die Werke des berühmten deutschen Schriftstellers Heinrich von Kleist.
In 'The Complete Autobiographical Writings of Sir Walter Scott,' readers are given a rare insight into the life and thoughts of one of the most influential authors in literary history.
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A SUPER-TRAMP, an anthology that curates not just experiences but the varied thoughts and styles that signify the early 20th century literary modernism, provides a vivid tableau of transient life across different landscapes.
In Jakob Wassermanns Werk 'Mein Weg als Deutscher und Jude' reflektiert der Autor über seine Identität als deutsch-jüdischer Schriftsteller im beginnenden 20.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Buch 'Aus meinem Leben: Dichtung und Wahrheit' ist ein faszinierendes Werk, das die Grenzen zwischen Fiktion und Realität verschwimmen lässt.
This carefully crafted ebook: "e;The Collected Memoirs, Travel Sketches and Island Literature"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
